Indicia-reading systems having an interface with a user&#39;s nervous system

ABSTRACT

Indicia-reading systems that interface with a user&#39;s nervous system include a device with electrodes capable of detecting electromagnetic signals produced in the brain or skeletal muscles of a user. The systems also include a computer with a processor and memory. The computer is configured to monitor the electromagnetic signals that are detected by the electrodes. The computer is also configured to perform operations in response to certain monitored electromagnetic signals. The computer may be an indicia-reading device configured to acquire indicia information in response to certain detected electromagnetic signals. The computer may also be a vehicle-mounted computer configured to sound an alarm in response to certain detected electromagnetic signals.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims the benefit of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 14/735,717 for Indicia-Reading Systems Having an Interface witha User's Nervous System filed Jun. 10, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No.9,507,974. Each of the foregoing patent application and patent is herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of indicia-reading systemsand, more specifically, to indicia-reading systems that interface with auser's nervous system.

BACKGROUND

Indicia readers, such as barcode scanners, are typically configured toacquire information from indicia and then decode that information foruse in data systems. Traditional indicia-reading systems embrace variouskinds of devices used to read indicia, including handheld barcodescanners.

Handheld indicia-reading devices, such as handheld barcode scanners andmobile computers, are currently used in numerous environments forvarious applications (e.g., warehouses, delivery vehicles, hospitals,etc.). In this regard, a large percentage of retailers, notably grocerystores and general consumer merchandisers, currently rely on barcodetechnology to improve the efficiency and reliability of the checkoutprocess. Traditionally, a user interacts with a handheld indicia-readingdevice via a trigger or a touchscreen display.

More recently, wearable computing devices (e.g., GOOGLE GLASS™ fromGoogle, Inc.) have been developed. Wearable computing devices may beused in indicia-reading systems. As these types of devices become morecommon, the options through which users can interface with these devicesand systems will change and expand as the demand for hands-freeinterface grows stronger.

Current hands-free interface options for computing systems includegesture optical recognition (i.e., mathematical interpretation of humanmotion by a computing device). Gesture recognition can originate fromany bodily motion or state, but commonly originates from the hands.Gesture interface provides a useful building block for a hands-freeinterface, but does not offer a completely hands-free experience as itis actually more of a touch-free interface that still requires freehands for gesturing.

A technology that does offer the possibility of a completely hands-freeand touch-free interface is the brain-computer interface. For example,electroencephalography (EEG) can be used to detect electrical activityin the brain. Traditional EEG testing in a medical or laboratoryenvironment involves flat metal discs (electrodes) attached directly tothe scalp to measure the electrical activity of the brain (i.e., tomeasure brain waves). Traditional EEG testing equipment is inadequatefor more mainstream applications, however, because it involves equipmentthat requires shaving the head, affixing gelled electrodes to the scalp,etc.

Recent advances in EEG, however, open the ability to read electricalsignals produced by the brain to more mainstream applications. Forinstance, companies such as Emotiv Systems, an Australian electronicscompany, have brought EEG devices to market that do not require shavinga user's head or gels of any kind to measure the electrical activity ofthe brain. One such device is the EMOTIVE INSIGHT™ from Emotiv Systems.

Another technology that opens the possibility to facilitate a hands-freeor touch-free interface without the requirement of optical recognitionof gestures is electromyography (EMG). EMG is a technique for evaluatingand recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. EMGis performed using an instrument called an electromyograph to produce arecord of activity called an electromyogram.

Recent advances in EMG have opened the ability to read electricalsignals produced by skeletal muscles to more mainstream applications.Companies such as Thalmic Labs, Inc. of Ontario Canada have broughtcommercial EMG devices to market that are unobtrusive for a user towear. These devices can connect wirelessly (via, for example, BLUETOOTH®protocols) to most modern day devices.

While traditional methods of user interaction with indicia-readingdevices (such as via a trigger or touchscreen interface) are generallyeffective, the effectiveness of such traditional methods is notcompletely hands-free or touch-free.

Therefore, a need exists for more efficient and effective userinterfaces for indicia-reading systems, including but not limited toindicia-reading systems that interface with a user's nervous system.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, in one aspect, the present invention embraces anindicia-reading system having an interface with a user's nervous system.The system may include a headset with electrodes capable of detectingelectromagnetic signals produced in the brain of a user. The system mayalso include a indicia reader in communication with the headset,including a central processing unit and memory, an indicia capturingsubsystem for acquiring information about indicia within theindicia-capturing subsystem's field of view, and an indicia-decodingsubsystem configured for decoding indicia information acquired by theindicia-capturing subsystem. The indicia reader may be configured tomonitor the electromagnetic signals detected by the headset.

In an exemplary embodiment, the indicia-reading system may include anindicia reader configured to perform an operation in response toelectromagnetic signals detected by the headset.

In another exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader operation that maybe performed in response to electromagnetic signals detected by theheadset is acquiring information about indicia within theindicia-capturing subsystem's field of view.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader operation thatmay be performed in response to electromagnetic signals detected by theheadset is placing the indicia reader into a different mode.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected signals produced inthe brain of the user may correspond to a facial expression.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected signals produced inthe brain of the user may correspond to a wink.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected signals produced inthe brain of the user may correspond to mental commands.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the communication between theheadset and the indicia reader may be wireless communication.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader may be awearable computer.

In another aspect, the present invention may include an indicia-readingsystem having an interface with a user's nervous system including a bandcomprising electrodes capable of detecting electromagnetic signalsproduced in the skeletal muscles of a user. The system may also includea indicia reader in communication with the band, comprising a centralprocessing unit and memory, an indicia capturing subsystem for acquiringinformation about indicia within the indicia-capturing subsystem's fieldof view, and an indicia-decoding subsystem configured for decodingindicia information acquired by the indicia-capturing subsystem. Theindicia reader may be configured to monitor the electromagnetic signalsdetected by the band.

In an exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader may be configured toperform an operation in response to electromagnetic signals detected bythe band.

In another exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader operation inresponse to electromagnetic signals detected by the band may beacquiring information about indicia within the indicia-capturingsubsystem's field of view.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the indicia reader operation inresponse to electromagnetic signals detected by the band may be placingthe indicia reader into a different scanning mode.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected signals produced inthe skeletal muscles of a user may correspond to arm or hand gestures.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected gesture may be a snapof two fingers.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected gesture may be aclenched fist.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the detected gesture may be acombination of hand, finger, or arm movements.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the band may be an arm bandconfigured to be worn on the user's forearm.

In another aspect, the present invention may include a vehicle safetysystem having an interface with a user's nervous system including aheadset with electrodes capable of detecting electromagnetic signalsproduced in the brain of a user. The system may also include a vehiclecomputer including a central processing unit and memory in communicationwith the headset. The vehicle computer may be configured to monitor theelectromagnetic signals detected by the headset.

In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle computer may be configured toperform an operation in response to electromagnetic signals detected bythe headset.

The foregoing illustrative summary, as well as other exemplaryobjectives and/or advantages of the invention, and the manner in whichthe same are accomplished, are further explained within the followingdetailed description and its accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 graphically depicts a user wearing certain components of anexemplary indicia-reading system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 graphically depicts a user wearing certain components of anotherexemplary indicia-reading system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating certain components of anexemplary indicia-reading system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating certain components of anexemplary system that interfaces with a user's nervous system accordingto the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention embraces systems that interface with a user'snervous system. In particular, the present invention embraces hands-freeindicia-reading systems that interface with a user's nervous system.Although indicia-reading systems are typically referred to herein, aperson having skill in the art will recognize that the systems thatinteract with a user's nervous system may be utilized in otherenvironments as set forth herein (e.g., for use with vehicle safetysystems).

The term indicia as used herein is intended to refer broadly to varioustypes of machine-readable indicia, including barcodes, QR codes, matrixcodes, 1D codes, 2D codes, RFID tags, characters, etc. The indicia aretypically graphical representations of information (e.g., data) such asproduct numbers, package tracking numbers, or personnel identificationnumbers. The use of indicia readers to input data into a system, ratherthan manual data entry, results in generally faster and more reliabledata entry.

An exemplary indicia-reading system according to the present inventionmay include an electroencephalogram in the form of a headset that a userwill wear and an indicia-reading device in electronic communication withthe headset. When certain brainwave activity is detected by the headset,the system is configured to trigger operations of the indicia reader.

In another exemplary embodiment, an indicia-reading system according tothe present invention may include an electromyograph band that a usermay wear on their arm and an indicia reading device in electroniccommunication with the band. When certain skeletal muscle activity isdetected by the band, the system is configured trigger operations of theindicia reader.

Non-limiting examples of typical indicia-reading devices may includehandheld computers, handheld scanners, wearable computers, and similarproducts. Preferably, a wearable computer may be used in the exemplaryembodiments disclosed herein for ease of user interface. References inthe disclosure to particular types of devices are not intended to limitthe disclosure to particular devices.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 depicts a user 101 wearing anexemplary indicia-reading system 100 having an interface with a user'snervous system, specifically an indicia-reading system having aninterface with a user's brain.

The exemplary indicia-reading system 100 includes an indicia-readingwearable computer 102 (e.g., GOOGLE GLASS™ from Google, Inc.). Althougha certain type of wearable computer 102 is depicted, various types ofwearables or other kinds of devices that read indicia may alternativelybe used (e.g., hand-held indicia readers such as trigger-type readersand mobile computing devices like smartphones).

The wearable computer 102 of the exemplary indicia-reading system 100may include an indicia-capturing subsystem 103 (FIG. 1 and FIG. 3). Insome instances, indicia-capturing subsystem 103 may include laserscanning subsystems that sweep light beams (e.g., a laser beam) across ascan path (i.e., a field of view), and then receive the optical signalsthat reflect or scatter off the indicium. Typically, in this type ofembodiment the optical signal is received using a photoreceptor (e.g.,photodiode) and is converted into an electrical signal. The electricalsignal is an electronic representation of the indicia information (e.g.,the data represented by the indicia). When in the form of an electricalsignal, this information can be processed (e.g., decoded) by anindicia-decoding subsystem 104.

In other instances, the indicia-capturing subsystem 103 (FIG. 1 and FIG.3) may include an imaging subsystem (e.g., the built-in camera of asmartphone, tablet, or wearable computer such as GOOGLE GLASS™) or somecombination of an imaging subsystem and a laser scanning subsystem. Theimaging subsystem captures digital images of objects within thesubsystem's field of view 124 (FIG. 3) (e.g., 1D, 2D, and Postalbarcodes).

When the indicia information takes the form of a digital image, theindicia information is typically processed by an indicia-decodingsubsystem 104 (FIG. 3) through the use of image-processing software(e.g., optical character recognition (OCR) technology), which can bothidentify the presence of indicia in the digital image and decode theindicia. The components of indicia-decoding subsystem 104 are known inthe art and may include a storage memory 118 for transmitting the signalto a central processing unit (CPU) 117 for processing digital signals.The exemplary wearable computer 102 may also include random accessmemory (RAM) 119, a read only memory (ROM) 120, and a mass storagedevice 121 (e.g., flash memory, a hard drive, etc.) with an operatingsystem 122 and applications programs 123 (FIG. 3).

The exemplary indicia-reading system 100 also includes a EEG headset 105(e.g., the EMOTIVE INSIGHT™ from Emotiv Systems, NEUROSKY® EEG biosensorfrom NeuroSky of San Jose, California, or similar devices) with a numberof electrodes 106 capable of detecting signals produced in the brain ofa user 101. For instance, EEG headset 105 is capable of producing agraph measurement of a user's 101 brain waves. The electrodes 106 are,for example, disks that conduct electrical activity, capture it from thebrain, and convey it out through an amplifier.

As EEG technology has progressed, researchers (e.g., researchers atEmotiv Systems) have applied the technology to create high-fidelitybrain computer interface systems that can read and interpret consciousand non-conscious thoughts as well as emotions. In this regard, theelectrodes 106 of the exemplary indicia-reading system 100 can be usedto record the resulting brain waves during a user's 101 concentration.Thereafter, the electrical activity of the user's 101 brain waves can becorrelated based upon the recorded pattern to, for example, the user's101 state of mind or, for example, to when the user 101 performs afacial expression (e.g., a wink, a smile, a frown, etc.).

A communication module pair 107A, 107B may be included respectively inthe wearable computer 102 and the headset 105 of the exemplaryindicia-reading system 100 for data communication. The wirelesscommunication may include, but is not limited to, ZIGBEE® and BLUETOOTH®protocols. Although wireless communication is preferred (e.g., toprovide the user with a greater range of motion), a wired connection mayalso be used.

Through the interface between the headset 105 and the wearable computer102, EEG brainwave activity can be communicated in near real-time. Forexample, a software application program 123 running on the wearablecomputer 102 can monitor the user's 101 brainwave activity. The wearablecomputer 102 can be configured to trigger a scan event to theindicia-capturing subsystem 103 when the triggering event is detectedusing a software application program (such as, for example, SWIFTDECODERMOBILE™ barcode decoding software from Honeywell International, Inc.).By way of example, the relevant events to trigger a scan event to theindicia-capturing subsystem 103 may include a facial gesture such as astrong blink by the user 101, or a mental command such as when the user101 focuses intensely on a particular location or imagines pushing abarcode away.

In addition to a trigger for a scan event to the indicia-capturingsubsystem 103, mental commands or gesture commands can also be used totrigger any other operation feature in the indicia-reader 102 such asputting it into a different mode (e.g., presentation scanning), turningon and off the indicia-reader's illumination feature, or any otherfeature that the indicia-reader supports.

The software programs 123 can also, for example, be configured torecognize the direction a user 101 is looking in order to determinewhich indicia to return to the indicia-decoding subsystem 104 whenmultiple indicia are present in the field of view 124 (FIG. 3). Thetrigger command may be used to initially begin the scan event, and allindicia in the field of view 124 could then be captured by theindicia-capturing subsystem 103 and decoded by the indicia-decodingsubsystem 104. If multiple indicia were present in the field of view,the indicia closest to the direction in which the user 101 was viewingcan be captured by the indicia-capturing subsystem 103 and returned tothe indicia-decoding subsystem 104.

FIG. 2 depicts certain components of another exemplary indicia-readingsystem 200 according to the present invention. The components of theexemplary system 200 depicted at FIG. 2 also provide an interface with auser's nervous system, but rather than interfacing with a user's brainas with system 100, the indicia-reading system 200 interfaces with auser's skeletal muscle activity.

A person having skill in the art will recognize that the relevantdiscussion with regard to the interface with a user's brain describedabove and depicted at FIGS. 1 and 3 is applicable to the indicia-readingsystem 200 that interacts with a user's skeletal muscle activity.Referring to the indicia reading system 200, the system may haveelements 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207A, and 207B, which operate in asimilar manner as corresponding elements 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A,and 107B of indicia-reading system 100.

The exemplary indicia-reading system 200 includes an electromyography(EMG) band 205 that a user 201 may wear on their forearm (e.g., the MYO™EEG arm-band developed by Thalmic Labs, Inc. of Ontario Canada orrelated devices). Similar to the discussion regarding EEG technologyabove, researchers (e.g., researchers at Thalmic Labs) have applied EMGtechnology to read the electrical activity of a user's muscles to allowfor control of a device. In this regard, the band 205 contains a numberof electrodes 206 that can read the electrical activity of a user'smuscles.

An indicia-reading device, for example wearable computer 202, is inelectronic communication to the band 205. The communication channels maybe wired or wireless, but preferably includes wireless communicationusing a wireless communication module 207A, 207B.

When certain skeletal muscle activity is detected by the band 205, thesystem 200 is configured trigger operations of an indicia reader 202using hardware and software programs of the type described above withreference to FIGS. 1 and 3. The trigger event may be based upon thedetected electrical activity of the user's muscles such as when the user202 performs an arm or hand gesture. The trigger may include, forexample, the snap of two fingers, the rotation of the arm, clench of thefist, touching of two fingers, or various other combinations of hand,finger, or arm movements.

In addition to a trigger for a scan event, muscular activity commandscan also be used to trigger other operations in the indicia-reader(e.g., wearable computer 202) such as putting it into a different mode(e.g., presentation scanning), tuning and off the indicia-reader'sillumination feature, or any other feature that the indicia-readersupports. The EMG band 205 could also be used to holster an arm mounteddevice/computer in addition to providing a gesture recognition system.

In another exemplary embodiment, systems that interface with a user'snervous system may be utilized to control or monitor vehicles such asforklifts, cranes, delivery trucks and similar industrial vehicles(e.g., vehicles used in industrial operations, factory or warehousesettings, and the like). References in the disclosure to particulartypes of vehicles are not intended to limit the disclosure to particularvehicles.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating certain components of anexemplary system 300 that interfaces with a user's nervous system andthat may be utilized to control or monitor vehicles, such as forklifts,according to the present invention. The exemplary system 300 is relatedto detecting or preventing a safety related incident quickly before orafter it has occurred.

Some vehicle safety systems may use inertial sensors, cameras, or othersensors to detect safety-related events. The exemplary system 300utilizes a user's brain response to an incident to trigger anotification/alarm or responsive action by the vehicle. Such events mayinclude, but are not limited to, the imminent collision of a forkliftand a person, an operator that is losing focus on a particular task athand, or a driver falling asleep at the wheel. The system 300 is relatedto detecting these events and their warning signs. Further, system 300may be utilized to prevent the occurrence of safety incidents.

The exemplary system 300 includes an EEG headset 305 which may be of thetype described above with regard to indicia-reading system 100. Theheadset 305 includes electrodes 306 that conduct electrical activity,capture it from the brain of a user 301, and convey it out through anamplifier. A communication module 307 may be included for datacommunication.

The system 300 may also include a vehicle computer 320 which may bemounted within the applicable vehicle. Rather than a vehicle-mountedcomputer, other computing devices may alternatively be used (e.g.,wearable or handheld computing devices). Exemplary vehicle computer 320includes a mass storage device 340 (e.g., a solid state drive, opticaldrive, removable flash drive or any other component with similar storagecapabilities) for storing an operating system 345 (e.g., WINDOWS® 7 andWINDOWS® EMBEDDED COMPACT (i.e., WINDOWS® CE) from MICROSOFT®CORPORATION of Redmond, Wash., and the LINUX® open source operatingsystem) and various application programs 350. The mass storage device340 may store other types of information as well.

Main memory 330 provides for storage of instructions and informationdirectly accessible by central processing unit (CPU) 325. Main memory330 may be configured to include random-access memory 332 (RAM) andread-only memory 334 (ROM). The ROM 334 may permanently store firmwareor a basic input/output system (BIOS), which provide first instructionsto vehicle-mount computer 320 when it is booted. RAM 332 may serve astemporary and immediately accessible storage for operating system 345and application programs 350.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, computer touch screen 370 may be provided forinputting and displaying information using vehicle-mount computer 320.Computer touch screen 370 is operably connected to, and in communicationwith, vehicle-mount computer 320. Although touch screen 370 isillustrated in FIG. 4, other input devices (e.g., keyboard or mouse) ordisplay devices may be utilized in connection with vehicle mountcomputer 320. The vehicle computer 320 may also include speaker 380 orother types of internal or external sound output devices.

As depicted in FIG. 4, the vehicle-mount computer 320 of the exemplarysystem 300 may also include network interface 365. Network interface 365is operably connected to communications network 385, enablingvehicle-mount computer 320 to communicate with communications network385. Communications network 385 may include any collection of computersor communication devices interconnected by communication channels. Thecommunication channels may be wired or wireless (e.g., using BLUETOOTH®protocols). Examples of such communication networks include, withoutlimitation, local area networks, the Internet, and cellular networks.

The connection to the communications network 385 allows vehicle computer320 to communicate with the headset 305. The vehicle computer 320 mayalso be in communication with vehicle systems 381 such as a controlledbraking system (e.g., wired or wireless communication). As describedabove with regard to system 100, the EEG headset 305 can monitor theuser's 301 EEG activity in near real time and transmit the activity tothe vehicle computer 320. The EEG headset 305 allows for the monitoringof attention, focus, engagement, interest, excitement, affinity,relaxation and stress, all of which can be used to make inferences intothe activity being performed by the user 301.

In one embodiment, a sudden detection of high excitement from the user301 could be used to trigger vehicle systems 381 such as a controlledbreaking system on a forklift, given that a state of high excitementcould be due to someone stepping in front of the vehicle. The predictivebreaking system could go into effect before the forklift operator hadtime to consciously process what has happened and engage in anappropriate response.

In another embodiment, a user 301 might be operating a piece of heavymachinery and start to lose focus on the task at hand. The vehiclesystem 381 would then either perform a controlled slow down orcompletely stop the machinery until the operator 301 has given the taskof operation their full attention.

In another embodiment, a motor vehicle user 301 could be monitored usingthe headset 305 for signs of drowsiness, which would sound an alarmthrough speakers 380, or a vehicle system 381 (e.g., an ignitionlock-out system) could prevent the user 301 from operating the vehicleuntil the state of alertness was improved. A person having skill in theart will recognize that system 300 could be configured for use formultiple different safety/vehicle situations, and system 301 is notlimited to the exemplary configurations referenced above.

To supplement the present disclosure, this application incorporatesentirely by reference the following commonly assigned patents, patentapplication publications, and patent applications:

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In the specification and/or figures, typical embodiments andenvironments of the invention have been disclosed. The present inventionis not limited to such exemplary embodiments. The use of the term“and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of theassociated listed items. The figures are schematic representations andso are not necessarily drawn to scale. Unless otherwise noted, specificterms have been used in a generic and descriptive sense and not forpurposes of limitation.

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 10. An indicia-reading system having an interface with auser's nervous system, comprising: a band comprising electrodes capableof detecting electromagnetic signals produced in the skeletal muscles ofa user; and a indicia reader in communication with the band, comprising(i) a central processing unit and memory (ii) an indicia capturingsubsystem for acquiring information about indicia within theindicia-capturing subsystem's field of view, and (iii) anindicia-decoding subsystem configured for decoding indicia informationacquired by the indicia-capturing subsystem; wherein the indicia readeris configured to monitor the electromagnetic signals detected by theband.
 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the indicia readeris configured to perform an operation in response to electromagneticsignals detected by the band.
 12. The system according to claim 11,wherein the indicia reader operation is acquiring information aboutindicia within the indicia-capturing subsystem's field of view.
 13. Thesystem according to claim 11, wherein the indicia reader operation isplacing the indicia reader into a different scanning mode.
 14. Thesystem according to claim 10, wherein the detected signals correspond toarm or hand gestures.
 15. The system according to claim 14, wherein thegesture is a snap of two fingers.
 16. The system according to claim 14,wherein the gesture is a clenched fist.
 17. The system according toclaim 14 wherein the gesture is a combination of hand, finger, or armmovements.
 18. The system according to claim 10, wherein the band is anarm band configured to be worn on the user's forearm.
 19. A vehiclesafety system having an interface with a user's nervous system,comprising: a headset comprising electrodes capable of detectingelectromagnetic signals produced in the brain of a user; and a vehiclecomputer comprising a central processing unit and memory incommunication with the headset; wherein the vehicle computer isconfigured to monitor the electromagnetic signals detected by theheadset.
 20. The system according to claim 19, wherein the vehiclecomputer is configured to perform an operation in response toelectromagnetic signals detected by the headset.
 21. An indicia-readingsystem having an interface with a user's nervous system, comprising: aband comprising electrodes capable of detecting electromagnetic signalsproduced in the skeletal muscles of a user; and a indicia reader incommunication with the band, comprising (i) a central processing unitand memory (ii) an imaging module for capturing images of indicia withinthe imaging module's field of view, and (iii) an indicia-decodingsubsystem configured for decoding indicia within images captured by theimaging module; wherein the indicia reader is configured to monitor theelectromagnetic signals detected by the band.
 22. The system accordingto claim 21, wherein the system is configured to: monitor theelectromagnetic signals detected by the band to detect a triggeringevent; and in response to detecting the triggering event, capture animage with the imaging module and attempt to locate and decode anindicia in the captured image.
 23. The system according to claim 21,wherein the indicia reader is configured to perform an operation inresponse to electromagnetic signals detected by the band.
 24. The systemaccording to claim 23, wherein the indicia reader operation is capturingimages of indicia within the imaging module's field of view.
 25. Thesystem according to claim 23, wherein the indicia reader operation isplacing the indicia reader into a different scanning mode.
 26. Thesystem according to claim 21, wherein the detected signals correspond toarm or hand gestures.
 27. The system according to claim 26, wherein thegesture is a snap of two fi ngers.
 28. The system according to claim 26,wherein the gesture is a clenched fist.
 29. The system according toclaim 26, wherein the gesture is a combination of hand, finger, or armmovements.